For a beginner. What all equipment will I need? What is the cheapest equipment I can get? Where can I buy everything I need for loading a shotshell, minus the shells themselves.

here is the least inexpensive loader for shotgun shells on the market, hope this helps www.leeprecisioninc.com

LOAD ALL II
Built-in primer catcher with an easy-to-empty door right up front.

Recesses at every station for speedy shell positioning.

Easy and economical gauge conversion.

Safety charge bar with 24 shot and powder bushings included free of charge.

And the most requested feature - an optional primer feeder so you never need to touch the primer from the box to the shell.

Load-All II

LEE LOAD-ALL II shotgun shells not only look better than those loaded on machines costing hundreds of dollars , but they usually have more uniform velocity and patterns. You can load just as fast as with any other brand of loader costing up to $200.

Twenty-four shot and powder bushings are included free. The bushings alone can cost several dollars each from other manufacturers - and they're not as accurate as those made by Lee. Only Lee supplies molded bushings.

This is a time proven tool. There are hundreds of thousands in use world-wide: in over sixteen years, we have yet to see one worn out. Written 2-year unconditional guarantee and a lifetime warranty.

Included Free of Charge
Safety Charge Bar with 24 Shot and Powder bushings. Impossible to accidentally use the bar without the bushings in place. Bushing size is visible from front of machine. Includes charge table showing extensive powder data.